Hit-and-run driver arrested at home

Wednesday

A Camdenton woman who fled from the scene of an accident was picked up by authorities less than an hour later at her home.

A Camdenton woman who fled from the scene of an accident was picked up by authorities less than an hour later at her home.

Colleen A. Morales, 42 was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident she allegedly caused while intoxicated Monday about 7:30 a.m.

Morales’ bond was set at $100,000 surety.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on Route 5 when Morales, driving a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, attempted to make a left turn onto Lake Road 5-88 in the path of another vehicle.